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Rumer Godden was a British author renowned for her contributions to children's literature and adult fiction. Born on December 10, 1907, she spent much of her life in India and Japan, which greatly influenced her writing. Her works often delved into themes of cultural identity and the intricacies of human relationships. She passed away on November 8, 1998.

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“in California I began to think that, except on the beaches, no-one had the use of their legs.”

Thinking Use Legs Beach California

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“if you think you know, you don't ask questions, or if you ask, you don't listen to the answers. Everyone, everything, each thing, is different, so that it isn't safe to know. You - you have to grope.”

Ifs Thinking Knows Different Asks Answers Safe Curiosity Openness You Think You Know

Book:The Battle of the Villa Fiorita. The Greengage Summer. An Episode of Sparrows

Source: The Battle of the Villa Fiorita. The Greengage Summer. An Episode of Sparrows

“The best would be to have friends who came and went away; but if I had to choose between their never coming or never going away, I think I would choose that they do not come.”

Ifs Thinking Would Be Solitude Going Away

Book:Rungli-Rungliot means in Paharia, Thus far and no further

Source: Rungli-Rungliot means in Paharia, Thus far and no further

“In good company your thoughts run, in solitude your thought is still ... In talk your mind can be stretched, widened, exhilarated to heights, but it cannot be deepened; you have to deepen it yourself.”

Thinking Mind Stills Running Company Solitude Height Good Company

Book:Rungli-Rungliot means in Paharia, Thus far and no further

Source: Rungli-Rungliot means in Paharia, Thus far and no further

About the Author

Born: December 10, 1907
Died: November 8, 1998
Known for: Author
Quotes: 44

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